Self-employed worker was arrested and mistreated by policemen

Eykel is a self-employed animal traction transport worker. He was on his afternoon tour of the city of Ciego de Ávila park avenue when he was approached by two police officers who asked him for his identification. He proceeded to give it to them and his horse was frightened, causing it to knock down one of the policemen. At that time, the other policeman went against Eykel, beat him and took him to the police unit. There, water was thrown at him, he was insulted and was arrested for contempt of authority.